Governor's renomination dispute discussed by Mr. Barnes
Mr. Barnes stated that enrolled electors will decide the Governor Hughes renomination via the state primaries. He believed most Albany electors oppose Hughes and that primaries will demonstrate the Governor's waning support. Barnes suggested Taft will win nationally and New York will vote Republican. He left NYC for Nantucket but may cut the trip short due to the developing situation.
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Nantucket
Albany Republicans oppose Hughes renomination for Governor
Albany County Republicans move to deny Gov. Hughes a renomination amid strong anti-Hughes sentiment. State Committeeman Barnes criticizes, while editor Willam Barnes Jr. notes party mood favors a test at August and September primaries. Local races for Controller and Lt. Governor emerge as factions clash.
Governor Hughes signals possible renomination by party
Utica dispatch reports Gov. Hughes told Timothy Woodruff by telephone he would accept renomination if the party desires. The Republican State Committee chairman was at his Adirondacks camp when contacted this morning.
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N. Y
Hughes
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Adirondacks
Woodruff Denies Political Conference Claims
Mr. Woodruff states he has nothing to say about the Governor's decision. He will be in New York Monday and may discuss politics there. He clarifies he did not come to plan tickets, only to meet state leaders informally.
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Cobb
Watertown
Senate Fish and Game Committee
Gov. Hughes
Odell Reacts to Hughes Nomination Bid in Newburgh
Ex Gov B B Odell Jr returning to Newburgh says Hughes renomination is unsurprising and predicted. He notes party factions, dissension, and that leaders prefer another candidate but lack a viable alternative. Odell expects Hughes to attract independent voters and maintain broad support for the ticket.
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Hughes Accepts renomination stance draws mixed party responses
Gov. Hughes announces he will accept a renomination but has yet to hear from Republican leaders including Roosevelt Taft Woodruff. He emphasizes public sentiment guiding party strategy and plans to stay through Aug. 15 amid invitations to speak at fairs and national meetings.
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Pennsylvania Special Sets Remarkable 312 Day On Time Run
The Pennsylvania Special from New York to Chicago achieved on time arrivals 312 days in the year 1907–08, 85.24 percent, with perfect timing in June and high punctuality in August and November. The train runs daily 3:55 PM from New York to Chicago arriving 8:55 AM, and returns Chicago 2:45 PM arriving New York 9:45 AM, praised as the businessman's reliable service.
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Pennsylvania
Taft Arrives in Cincinnati for Notification Day
Judge William H Taft reached Cincinnati amid celebratory decoration for notification day. He greeted crowds at the station, planned rest before events, and outlined a schedule including flag raising and a midday notification ceremony. Senator Foraker will not attend.
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Bryan picks Mack to run campaign
The article reports William Jennings Bryan naming Mack as his running mate in a campaign context. It discusses reactions to Turkish politics and Philippine constitutional questions, Bryan’s evasive remarks on Standard Oil, and his Chicago stay with Kern before returning to Lincoln.
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Fight over Wilcox at Cayuga Cortland Seneca conference
In Auburn New York a Cayuga Cortland and Seneca leaders conference failed to cut Cayuga County delegates to six from twelve. Cortland and Seneca keep six each. They back Rowland L Davis of Cortland to succeed Wilcox whose anti Governor stance on race track gambling fuels opposition. Conference adjourned without result and action moves to the State Convention.
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N. Y
B. M. Wilcox
Cayuga
Cortland
Seneca
Cayuga County
Rowland L. Davis
Wicox
Sherman Refutes Hughes renomination talk in Utica visit
James Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate said he had nothing to do with the Hughes renomination rumors during a Utica trip on July 25.
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Hughes
New York Times
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New Jersey
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Camden
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William McKinley
Illinois
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Chicago
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Sherman
Gov Hughes renomination prompts Parsons travel plan shift
Lenox Massachusetts July 25 The announcement of Gov Hughes to seek renomination alters Herbert Parsons schedule. He will cancel a Maine coast visit to Mr and Mrs Henry Clews and depart Monday for New York.
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Maine
Henry Clews
New York
Roosevelt hosts callers at Sagamore Hill amid campaign talks
President Roosevelt entertained visitors at Oyster Bay including George R. Sheldon and William Howland to discuss campaign finances and contributions to The Outlook. Others talked over a possible Panama Medal and Kermit’s schooling arrangements for the next academic year. A denial was issued about the Ben Greet actors performing at Sagamore Hill.
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Demand Arrest of Gene Carr Emerges in Cool Murder Case
A Wilkes-Barre led claim ties artist Robert Vallee also known as Charles Le Roy to the December 1907 murder of Cameron Cool, a wealthy West Pittston horseman. Mrs Lydia Craig identifies Gene Carr as the man she believes to be Vallee and the police pursue him in New York and Red Bank amid a fog of aliases and a severed trail.
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Vanee
Conners Congratulates Mack Choice in Democratic Rally
William J. Conners, chairman of the New York Democratic State Committee, telegrams Norman E. to support Mack's selection. He says he is in accord and will work for the Democratic National ticket. Several thousand watch a Bryan and Kern banner raised before Conners’s newspaper office.
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Democrats not surprised by Mack re election
Charles F Murphy and William Conners backed Mack as National Committeeman from New York state and signaled they would avoid opposing him for National Chairman. Democrats say Murphy eyes Mayoralty and Conners the Gubernatorial race in May and aim to keep Bryan wing support to offset Hearst vote losses.
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Bryan asks Johnson's aid for speaking tour
In a letter from William J. Bryan to Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson Bryan requests Johnson come to Fairview for campaign talks and to discuss speaking dates. Johnson, on a lecture tour, expresses willingness to visit Fairview if nearby in the coming weeks.
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Hunter floats Roosevelt in Stamford speech
Socialist leader Robert Hunter attacked President Roosevelt in Stamford Connecticut praising Socialists and mocking Roosevelt. He said the president misreads socialist ideas and warned he might earn the title socialist faker by misrepresenting their doctrines and urged him to study them at the White House.
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Osborne Declares for Bryan in New York Letter
Ex Mayor Thomas M. Osborne of Auburn issues an open letter from Home Rule Democracy headquarters stating his support for Bryan in the coming campaign. He criticizes Taft, defends his political stance, and cites disappointment with the State Convention and the Democratic platform.
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Hitchcock Meets Leaders at Republican Conference
At Chicago July 25 an eight state campaign headquarters plan was approved for Taft and Sherman. Fra Hitchcock presided with National Committee members and state chairmen agreeing to rapid local conferences and immediate polls.
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Campbell Wins as Texas Primary Returns Indicate Victory
Early returns show Gov Campbell likely renominated in Texas primaries. The Davidson Wynne contest for Attorney General remains close. A constitutional amendment for State prohibition is expected to pass.
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No Deal With Watson Rocks Georgia Electors
In Atlanta on July 25 the Democratic electors rejected a plan to deliver Georgia’s electoral votes to Tom Watson in exchange for him voting for Bryan if needed. F H Safforth sought to seat Watson aligned candidates on a Penalist slate, provoking protests from fellow electors who said they remain Democrats and would not support such a scheme. Safford withdrew and said he would not vote for Bryan, implying he may resign.
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Chinese steamship line aims to challenge Japanese routes
At the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco today it was admitted that active steps are in progress to form a company to run a new steamship line between San Francisco and Chinese ports in opposition to Japanese lines. Wealthy Chinese merchants in San Francisco are said to back the project and it will carry both passengers and freight as part of the broader commerce conflict in the Orient.
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Big Orders Rebound for General Electric Works
Schenectady July 5 orders for nearly 1 million dollars of work have been received by General Electric Works. The orders come from foreign concerns and mark the largest influx since a recent business downturn, promising rehire for many hundreds of laid off workers.
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